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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?
(a) Nancy and Cam
(b) Andrew and Prue
(c) James and Cam
(d) Charles and James

2. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel about her husband as she looks at him across the table?
(a) She thinks about how much she loves him.
(b) She thinks about his brilliance.
(c) She thinks about what a wonderful father he is.
(d) She doesn't know how she ever felt any affection for him.

3. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?
(a) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.
(b) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.
(c) He is planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(d) He is reading his book.

4. What does Lily want to do as the children come out of the house to go sailing to the Lighthouse?
(a) Go with the family
(b) Cry with Mr. Ramsay
(c) Run away from Mr. Ramsay
(d) Give sympathy to Mr. Ramsay

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?
(a) Her inheritance
(b) Her ledger book
(c) Her husband, money, her husband's books
(d) Her children

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Ramsay feel about marriage engagements?

2. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?

3. Why does Mr. Ramsay become annoyed with Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he will go off alone?

4. What helps Mr. Ramsay forget about the annoyances at dinner?

5. What is the image the author gives of Mrs. Ramsay as she looks at her dinner guests?

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